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Lesson No. 28  what are Definite Pronouns, Types and Functions in English language Definite pronouns are words that refer to specific nouns or groups of nouns and eliminate the need to repeat the noun in a sentence. They include the following: The - used to refer to a specific noun or group of nouns that are unique or known to the speaker and the listener. Example: "The car is red." This and That - used to refer to a specific noun or group of nouns that are near or far from the speaker, respectively. Example: "This is my favorite book." / "That is my favorite movie." These and Those - used to refer to a specific group of nouns that are near or far from the speaker, respectively. Example: "These are my favorite books." / "Those are my favorite movies." Each and Every - used to refer to all members of a group individually. Example: "Each student has a book." / "Every student has a book." Either and Neither - us...